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(Sir) Charles Chaplin (KBE) (–) was an English internationally renowned Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, filmmaker and composer who was best known for his career in Hollywood motion pictures from his debut in until , he however subsequently appeared in two films in his native England.

During his early years in the era of silent film, he rose to prominence as a worldwide cinematic idol renowned for his tramp persona. In the s and s, he was considered the most famous person on the planet.

Chaplin was born in Walworth, South London, and began acting on stage at the age of five when his mother's voice cracked.

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In , while on tour in the United States with Fred Karno's comedy group, he accepted a contract to work for Keystone Film Company. During his time at Keystone, he began writing and directing some of the films in which he starred.

Chaplin signed with the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company in , and the year after with the Mutual Film Corporatio